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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.69, 1,977.77 and 908.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.69, 1,977.77 and 908.81 is: 1,253.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.69 : 1,977.77 = 908.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.69/1,977.77 = 908.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.69x = 1,977.77 × 908.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.69x = 1,797,402.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,402.72/1,433.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.69

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